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I love teaching music to kids! Make Moments Matter – A Music Education Podcast is the most recent attempt to share ideas, connect with other educators, and talk about what it’s really like to teach music to children. You can find new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you stream podcasts!

Below you’ll find a short synopsis about each episode I’ve published so far as well as links/notes for the episode. If you have questions or comments I’d love to hear them! Shoot me an email at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com. Don’t forget to share and rate the podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the podcast and join the community!

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Make Moments Matter Podcast

2020

September 7

Musical Mondays Replay #4 – Lesson Planning During COVID 19

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/7/20. This week I will be sharing lots of lesson ideas, tech tutorials, and thoughts about how to structure lessons and teach during COVID 19! If you’re not familiar with…Read More

August 31

Musical Mondays Replay #3 – Adapting Existing Lessons for COVID 19

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/31/20. This week I’ll be sharing a few ideas on how to adapt and change your existing lessons for a COVID world with books, rhymes, and more! If you’re not…Read More

August 24

Musical Mondays Replay #2 – Composition and Movement Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/24/20. This week I’ll be sharing lesson ideas about a hungry dog named Louie, movement adaptations, composer/musician themed books, and more! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

August 17

Musical Mondays Replay #1 – Back to School

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/17/20. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, and more! If you’re not familiar…Read More

April 14

Musical Mondays Replay #15 – Digital Learning Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/13/20. This week is all about Digital Learning and answering YOUR questions. Lots to share and talk about. Lesson ideas, resources, and a new freebie! If you’re not familiar with…Read More

April 7

Musical Mondays Replay #14 – Digital Learning Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/6/20. This week I’ll share lots of ideas and examples of digital/distance learning lessons and talk through some ways to adapt what you’re already doing for distance learning. If you’re…Read More

March 31

Musical Mondays Replay #13 – Digital Learning Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/30/20. This week I’m talking digital music lessons, examples of different types of lessons, and guidance on the tech that you could purchase if you wanted to up your game.…Read More

March 24

Musical Mondays Replay #12 – Digital Learning Q&A

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/23/20. This week I’ll share some of the lessons I’m using for digital/distance learning, give you resources and ideas to enhance your lesson plans, and try to answer any questions…Read More

March 17

Musical Mondays Replay #11 – Plans for Digital Learning

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/16/20. This week I’ll share ideas about how to plan for digital learning and some resources you might consider like books, video links, and apps. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

March 10

Musical Mondays Replay #10 – Focus on Ukulele in 4th and 5th

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/9/20. This week I’ll share two books for Women’s History Month (March), all my K-5 lessons for the week, as well as an focus on my ukulele lessons in 4th…Read More

March 3

Musical Mondays Replay #9 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/2/20. This week I’ll share my K-5 lessons for the week, talk through some new booksfeaturing female musicians, show off an advocacy bulletin board, and more! If you’re not familiar…Read More

February 25

Musical Mondays Replay #8 – Focus on First Grade and March Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/24/20. This week I’ll be sharing some ideas to dress up your bulletin boards for March, a leprechaun lesson idea, and a check in on my first grade lessons. If you’re…Read More

February 18

Musical Mondays Replay #7 – Focus on Substitute Teacher Planning

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/17/20. This week I’ll be sharing everything substitute teacher! We all struggle with planning for a sub so I thought I’d spend some time sharing tips on organization, technology, lesson…Read More

February 11

Musical Mondays Replay #6 – Focus on Ukulele

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/10/20. This week I’ll be sharing all of my K-5 lessons for the week and a deep dive into 4th and 5th grade lessons on ukulele! You’ll also learn more…Read More

February 4

Musical Mondays Replay #5 – Focus on Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/3/20. This week I’ll be sharing all of my K-5 lessons for the week and a deep dive into Kindergarten! You’ll also learn more about my “Legends of Jazz” bulletin…Read More

January 28

Musical Mondays Replay #4 – Focus on First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/27/20. This week I’ll be sharing an in-depth look at my first grade lessons, I’ll talk a bit about my “Best of the Best” Bulletin Board for Black History Month,…Read More

January 21

Musical Mondays Replay #3 – Focus on Ukulele

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/20/20. This week I’ll be sharing all my K-5 lessons and will give a deep dive on my first few lessons teaching the ukulele. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

January 14

Musical Mondays Replay #2 – Focus on Second Grade and Black History Month Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/13/20. This week I’ll be sharing about my 2nd grade lessons, tech tools for the music room, and some of my favorite books for Black History Month. If you’re not…Read More

January 7

Musical Mondays Replay #1 – Focus on Concert Planning and Composers

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/6/20. This week I’ll be sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week, show off some new toys and resources, and talk a little bit about how I plan for…Read More

2019

November 25

Musical Mondays Replay #15 – Focus on December Lesson Ideas

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/25/19. This week I’ll be sharing ideas for December from books to movies and maybe even a giveaway! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8…Read More